Tajkistan

10:36, august 6, 2010

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan’s RCS develops reserve disaster response plan

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan’s Red Crescent Society (RCS) has begun to develop the reserve disaster response plan in the framework of the project, Building Long-term

10:18, august 6, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Almost every fourth family in Tajikistan dependent upon remittances

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2010, Asia-Plus -- According to the findings of a survey by the Gallup research service, almost every fourth family (24%) in Tajikistan is mainly dependent upon

19:30, august 5, 2010

LAW-ORDER

Two railroad conductors detained for drug trafficking

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Two railroad conductors working for Tajik Railways have been detained on suspicion of having been involved in drug trafficking, the Customs Service

18:38, august 5, 2010

LAW-ORDER

Ex-officer of Tajik interior ministry detained in Moscow for giving US$50,000 bribe

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus – Moscow law enforcement authorities have instituted criminal proceedings against ex-officer of the Tajik Ministry of Interior, who is suspected of giving a

18:07, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik-Canadian gold mining company needs investment

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik-Canadian gold-mining joint venture, Aprelevka, intends to produce some 500 kilograms of gold this year, the Aprelevka chief technical officer

16:01, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Uzbekistan raises rail transit cargo fees for Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Uzbekistan raises rail transit cargo fees for Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan starting on August 9, Ms.

15:17, august 5, 2010

LAW-ORDER

Statement by anticorruption chief offend dignity of dozens of thousands of teachers

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- It is not correct to accuse the whole education sector of corruption because of some corrupt employees, the source at the Ministry of Education (MoE)

14:55, august 5, 2010

INCIDENTS

Tajik national killed in Moscow

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus - The body of Tajik national with several stab wounds was found on the territory of the former research institute in the east of Moscow yesterday, Interfax

14:36, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Labor migrants’ remittances to banks in Sughd increasing

KHUJAND, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Over the first seven months of this year, labor migrants have remitted 338.8 million U.S. dollars to banks in Sughd province, which is US$65.

14:03, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IRPT deputy leader summoned to police over his statement to the press

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Muhammadali Hoit, the deputy leader of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) was summoned to the Interior Ministry directorate empowered to

13:05, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik FM accepts copy of credentials of new Chinese envoy to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi today morning accepted copy of credentials of new Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Fan Xianrong, according to

12:51, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Rahmon departs for Tehran to attend trilateral summit of Persian-speaking countries

President Emomali Rahmon will attend a trilateral summit meeting of the presidents of the Persian-speaking countries of Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan that will open in Tehran today.

11:57, august 5, 2010

LAW-ORDER

Two clerks of court in Bobojonghafurov district face large-scale fraud charge

KHUJAND, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Two clerks of the court in Bobojonghafurov district, Sughd province have been caught taking bribe.

11:40, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IRPT leader, head of US Center for Peace Studies discuss regional security issues

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday August 4, Muhiddin Kabiri, leader of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT), met here with Mr.

11:07, august 5, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tethys seeks farm-in partner for its assets in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Tethys Petroleum Limited (Tethys) on August 3 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Holding Energy Petroleum Engineering Technology (Beijing)

10:17, august 5, 2010

LAW-ORDER

IITC administration’s claims absolutely baseless, says Tajik education official

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Claims by the administration of the Institute of Innovative Technology and Communication (IITC) are absolutely baseless, the head of the State Service

19:42, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

The Ozodagon, Paykon, S.S.S.R, Millat, and Borgohi Sukhan weeklies printed

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Five Dushanbe independent weeklies, namely Ozodagon , S.S.S.

18:29, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe mayor’s office supports participation of Tajik school student at IBO in Korea

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe mayor’s office has supported participation of Tamanno Sultonzoda, the 11th grade student from Dushanbe’s School # 34, at the International

18:00, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Dushanbe airport to give 50-percent discount on its services to local air carriers

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The source at Dushanbe International Airport says the airport will give a 50-percent discount on its services to local air carriers, Tajik Air and Somon

15:32, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Economic entities failing to reregister may face criminal proceedings

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Economic entities that have failed to reregister will be punished in accordance with the provisions of the country’s criminal and administrative codes,

13:17, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik CCI official, Afghan diplomat discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday August 3, Asanali Karamaliyev, the deputy head of Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce (CCI), met here with Najibulla Rahimi, Trade Attaché,

13:15, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

64.5 kilos of narcotics seized in one operation in Tajik capital yesterday

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- 64.5 kilograms of narcotics have been seized in one operation in Dushanbe.

12:33, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Tajik media watchdog calls on journalists to actively participate in discussions on media bill

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- The National Association of Independent Media of Tajikistan (Nansmit) has called on journalists to actively participate in discussions on a new draft

12:01, august 4, 2010

INCIDENTS

Slight earthquake jolts Tajik capital Tuesday night

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- An earthquake of slight intensity, measuring 2.3 on a 12-point scale, was felt in Dushanbe Tuesday night, at 21.

11:42, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

'Technical problems' halt publication of independent Tajik weeklies

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus – The privately owned Mushfiqi printing house in Dushanbe says that "technical problems" will prevent it from printing several independent weekly publications,

11:29, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Japan supports grass-roots project in Kuhistoni Mastchoh district

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Today, Mr. Takuya Tamai, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe, and Mr.

11:11, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

Increasing international prices lead to increase in prices of basic food products in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Increasing international prices have led to increase in prices of a number of basic foods products in Tajikistan as many of basic food products are

10:53, august 4, 2010

LAW-ORDER

Chief accountant with Khujand University faces large-scale embezzlement charge

KHUJAND, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Zafar Boboyev, a chief accountant with the Khujand State University, has been detained on suspicion of having embezzled more than 2.

10:35, august 4, 2010

LAW-ORDER

More than 25 kilos of narcotics sized in Dushanbe in two days

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Police reportedly seized more than 25 kilograms of narcotics in the Tajik capital in two separate operations conducted on August 1 and 2, according to

10:18, august 4, 2010

TAJKISTAN

IITC founder files lawsuit against education minister

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2010, Asia-Plus -- Sadriddin Akramov, the founder of the Institute of Innovative Technology and Communication (IITC), has filed a lawsuit against Education Minister